Jump to content

Recommended Posts

My daughter has decreed the thing she most wants in the world for her birthday is a computer, she is about to turn 5. Does anyone know of something reasonably priced that is suitable, I was thinking laptop type. Am floundering slightly and not sure if they are worth it.

Has anyone bought something like this they would recommend?

Thanks

Amy

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/14119-advice-please-childrens-laptop/
Share on other sites

My 5 year old daughter was given one of these ...


http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/VTech-Disney-Princess-Magic-Wand-Laptop(0035119)?cm_mmc=Feed-_-Google%20Base-_-N%2FA-_-VTech%20Disney%20Princess%20Magic%20Wand%20Laptop


Looks hideous and might dent one's design sensibilities (hardly a Jonathan Ive / Apple classic) - but she loves it, as do all the other little girls that come around to play. Has various word, music and counting games - and makes her feel like she owns a real laptop (... heaven help us).

My 4.5yr old daughter has one of the V-tech ones with the mouse and it hardly gets used. The screen (looks similar on the one above) is nothing like a proper computer screen - it's tiny. And the activities are really hard to navigate around, I find. I'm really not impressed with it - but maybe she'll get it more as she gets older.


I would probably tend towards getting a proper cheap laptop which probably doesn't need to be that whizzy to do basic games and try to teach her to treat it with respect - rather than getting the kiddie ones that can be thrown around more. I think she'll get more use from it, longer term.

I agree with nunheadmum, I'd go for a "real" computer/laptop as well. My son is 5 and he now competently uses our home PC/laptop to find his website like cbeebies etc. on the internet and plays the games there. He has some of the toy laptops etc. that every now and again get pulled out of the box but don't really hold his interest for long. Since starting reception he loves doing his phonics & numbers on the computer and there are so many good, educational websites for this purpose that I wouldn't spend money on the toys for this age group.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • Can you explain what your point was, then? Because it isn't clear to me. No. Perhaps you could provide a link and explain its relevance? That would be helpful  
    • Anyone can deliver for Evri - my daughter having just passed her driving test tried Evri to make some money - they basically give you a route and as many parcels as they think you can cope with - you make money for each one you deliver, so you can imagine - speed is the priority. Why would they wait for you to answer the door when they can just throw it and take a photo? If you have a choice, choose a different courier service or shop elsewhere where they do.  
    • Boil - it’s the customer’s fault, not the delivery person’s. 
    • A bit of a long shot but I'm on the lookout for a portable pop-up counter or podium.   The kind you often see on a high street, used by charities or utility companies to advertise their wares.   I've included a photo to give you the idea. I'm a peckham-based artist and am looking for one for a free (and non-profit) community art project.  It can be in any workable condition and can already have signage on it as we will remove and redecorate ourselves.    Thanks in advance, Linzie
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...